Welcome to the first episode of season 2! Happy Friday from wherever you’re listening. This episode was long overdue and one that I was overly excited for. My teammate Nnamdi Olebara stopped by to talk all things from business to track. Nnamdi was born and raised in PG county Maryland. He describes growing up around mostly black people and being connected within the community through a mentoring program. He began playing football by age 7, along with soccer and basketball. Track only emerged as his dominant sport during his Sophomore year of high school. After placing 3rd in the state as a junior, he began reaching out to colleges. He followed up his 3rd place finish with a state championship during his Senior year. Olebara verbally committing and de-commiting from West Point. He ultimately decided that he was too on the fence about Post-collegiate service to commit. Howard was his school of choice, and with the help of Boeing and an ROTC scholarship, was able to go smoothly. In addition to track, Nnamdi acquired his pilot’s license at age 17. He is almost continually learning more about real estate, and has already invested in a commercial property and condo.
Having competed just 2 seasons, Olebara has already had a successful college career. Despite battling a torn meniscus, and two cysts in his knee, he achieved a bronze medal in the hammer throw. He has also scored in discus and shotput(2x) at conference. Oh, and don’t forget that time he played football for 3 months.
Recorded: 9.28.21
